Costa Rica is an amazing destination. Yes, certain areas have become touristy & I would avoid them during high season. Yet there are still many hidden gems. On my last trip I visited a few.

Just 1 hour from San Jose International airport is one in the Peace Lodge. Located on the grounds of the La Paz Waterfall Nature Park, the Peace Lodge celebrates the Poas Volcano, the rain forest & the creatures that thrive there.

The Peace Lodge was featured on the Travel Channel as a “honeymoon hot spot” but you need not be a newlywed to appreciate its elegant “rustic” type accommodations & amazing natural surroundings.

Hiking to the waters falls, visiting the butterfly gardens, bird watching, searching for the elusive jaguar & just being in awe of nature is what it’s all about.

If my client’s arrive early enough into San Jose, I transfer them to the Peace Lodge versus staying in San Jose’. Most say that they wished they had stayed longer.